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Ministry of Rural Development
Disabled Persons Receiving Pension and Ex-Gratia
The Government had announced Rs 1.70 lakh crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana  on 26.03.2020 for the poor to help them fight the battle against Corona Virus. One of the components of said package was to provide ex-gratia of Rs.1000 in two installments  to the existing old age, widow and disabled/Divyangjan beneficiaries of the schemes of National Social Assistance Programme . A total of Rs.2814.50 crore as ex-gratia was released to States/UTs in two tranches in April, 2020 and May, 2020 under PMGKY for the 282 lakh beneficiaries of NSAP schemes. This included release of Rs.77.34 crore to 7.73 lakh disabled beneficiaries of Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme .
State/UT-wise details of beneficiaries currently covered under the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme  are at Annexure.
As per the NSAP guidelines, persons aged between 18-79 years with severe and multiple disabilities and belonging to families living below poverty line are covered under IGNDPS.
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Details of IGNDPS beneficiaries F.Y. 2021-2022
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Sl. No.
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States/UTs
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Beneficiaries
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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24413
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2
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Bihar
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126156
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3
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Chhattisgarh
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31953
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4
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Goa
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466
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5
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Gujarat
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20557
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6
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Haryana
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11537
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7
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Himachal Pradesh
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853
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8
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Jharkhand
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26496
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9
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Karnataka
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43639
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10
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Kerala
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29935
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11
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Madhya Pradesh
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99924
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12
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Maharashtra
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8870
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13
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Odisha
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85805
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14
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Punjab
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5656
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15
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Rajasthan
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30502
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16
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Tamil Nadu
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63261
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17
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Telangana
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17448
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18
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Uttar Pradesh
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75280
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19
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Uttarakhand
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2880
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20
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West Bengal
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62049
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Sub Total
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767680
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NE States
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21
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Arunachal Pradesh
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112
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22
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Assam
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18916
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23
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Manipur
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1007
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24
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Meghalaya
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969
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25
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Mizoram
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400
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26
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Nagaland
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960
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27
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Sikkim
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457
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28
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Tripura
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1769
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Sub Total
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24590
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Union Territories
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29
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Andaman &Nicobar Islands
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2
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30
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Chandigarh
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100
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31
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Dadra &Nagar Haveli and Daman &Diu
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254
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32
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National Capital Territory Delhi
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6321
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33
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Jammu and Kashmir
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2426
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34
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Ladakh
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150
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35
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Lakshadweep
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51
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36
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Puducherry
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1259
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Sub Total
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10563
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GRAND TOTAL
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802833
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Rural Development Ms Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in a written reply in Lok Sabha yesterday.
Prime Minister's Office
Blue Economy is going to be an important source of AatamnirbharBharat: PM
Development of the coastal areas and welfare of hardworking fishermen is one of the important priorities of the Government: PM
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has said that the development of the coastal areas and welfare of hardworking fishermen is one of the important priorities of the Government. He outlined a multi-pronged plan for coastal area development comprising transforming the blue economy, improvement of coastal infrastructure and protecting the marine ecosystem. He was speaking after dedicating Kochi - Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline to the Nation through a video conference today.
As the Prime Minister was speaking to the two coastal states of Kerala and Karnataka, he spoke at length about his vision of fast and balanced coastal area development. He said that a comprehensive plan for the development of the blue economy in the coastal states like Karnataka, Kerala and other South Indian states is under implementation. He said the Blue Economy is going to be an important source of Aatamnirbhar India. Ports and coastal roads are being connected with a focus on multi-modal connectivity. We are working with an aim to turn our coastal region into a role model of ease of living and ease of doing business, said the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister touched upon the fisherman communities in the coastal areas who are not only dependent on the ocean wealth but also are the guardian of the same. For this, the Government has taken many steps to protect and enrich the coastal ecosystem. Coastal infrastructure is being improved to meet the demand of the rising needs and aspirations. Steps like helping fishermen with deep sea fishing, separate fisheries department, providing affordable loans and Kisan Credit Cards to the people engaged in aquaculture are helping both entrepreneurs and general fishermen.
The Prime Minister also talked of the recently launched 20 thousand crore MatasyaSamapadaYojna which will directly benefit lacs of fishermen in Kerala and Karnataka. India is progressing rapidly in the fishery related exports. All steps are being taken to turn India into a quality processed sea-food hub. India can play a major role in fulfilling the growing demand of seaweed, as farmers are being encouraged for seaweed farming.
Ministry of Mines
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi holds deliberations with Canadian delegation in Delhi
Focus on Strengthening Critical Minerals Supply Chain
Union Minister for Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi held a meeting with the Canadian delegation led by H.E. Ranj Pillai, Premier of the Yukon, Canada here today during its visit to India from 17th to 20th September, 2023.
During this Ministerial-level meeting, both the nations deliberated on enhancing cooperation in the mining sector, especially mining of critical minerals. Together, both India and Canada resolved to strengthen the supply-chain of critical minerals between the nations.
Yukon is the westernmost territory of Canada which is rich in mineral resources. Leading mineral resources of Yukon are Lead, Zinc, Silver, Gold, Asbestos, Iron and Copper.
H.E. Ranj Pillai briefed about the mining and mineral potential in the Yukon, including pathways for Yukon resources to support Indian industry. Shri Pralhad Joshi informed that Ministry of Mines has formed an entity ‘KABIL’ to outsource critical and strategic minerals.
The officials from both sides will deliberate on the way forward for cooperation in the field of mineral resources. H.E. Ranj Pillai invited a delegation from India to Yukon and assured his full cooperation to the delegation for exploring investment opportunities and acquisition of minerals. This meeting has paved the way to deepen cooperation between both the countries.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Operationalisation of Revamped Website of MoSPI
The National Statistical Office , Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation  has upgraded its website with improved functionality and content accessibility from 18th November 2020. It can be accessed using the URL: mospi.gov.in.
The new website has been designed using latest portal development technology with a purpose of providing an integrated digital experience to Users. Revamped website has been developed as per GIGW guidelines of DARPG and NIC. The compliance with respect to ensuring of Centralized banner publishing Scheme  on MoSPI website for effective communications on important Govt Initiatives has been ensured.
Website design is kept clutter-free and minimalist ensuring clear identity of elements and providing visual appeal with viewer friendliness. Website is mobile device compatible and disable friendly. Elastic search and global search are enabled to provide better search results to the users. Structured site map for easy navigation and better understanding of inter linkages of content is ensured. Overall organogram of MoSPI and its linking to directory details of MoSPI officials are some of the new features added.
Visitors can provide information on User experience, adding the desired element of “public participation” and boost potential of e- Governance Visitor can share the content link on social media  through share button available across the website.
To facilitate the process of smooth transition, link to old website will be available on the new website for a period of 6 months. The old website
can also be accessed using URL: mospi.nic.in
Note: -
- This Press release information is also available at the Website of the Ministry - http://www.mospi.gov.in
- Press release in Hindi follows and shall be available at: http://mospi.gov.in/hi
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Impact of Manufacturing and Sale of Fake Khadi Products
Khadi and Village Industries Commission  is viewing the sale of spurious/non-Khadi products by some unauthorized outlets selling products in the name of Khadi very seriously and is closely and constantly searching for such entities, to take stern actions against them.
Upto January 2022, KVIC had issued 2172 notices to entities engaged in the unauthorized sale of products in the name of Khadi. Nearly, 500 entities have apologized for unknowingly using the Khadi Trade Mark, and have removed them from their products and websites.
KVIC has not undertaken any study so far regarding impact of manufacturing and sale of fake Khadi products in the market.
KVIC has so far filed 9 suits against different entities for infringement of Trade Mark and in most of the cases got interim injunction against the infringes. Details, of court cases filed against misuse of Khadi, are as under:
1. Suit filed in Delhi High Court against:
- Khadi Essentials, Delhi
- Iwearkhadi, Uttar Pradesh
- Khadi Design Council of India, Uttar Pradesh
- JBMR Enterprises-Khadi Prakritik Paint, Uttar Pradesh
- Girdhar Khadi, Haryana
- Khadi by Heritage, Delhi
2. Suit filed in Mumbai High Court against:
- Fabindia, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- India Khadi Fashion, Maharashtra
- Khadi Store, Pehnava, Maharashtra and Rajasthan
KVIC has taken the following steps to check manufacture and sale of fake Khadi products:
- KVIC has obtained Trade Mark Registration for the wordmark “KHADI”, under most of the classes including classes-24 & 25 .
- KVIC has appointed 7 Trade Mark Consultants, who are actively watching the Trade Mark infringements by third parties and issuing legal notices to the unauthorized users.
- KVIC is also removing the links regarding the online sale of fake Khadi products from e-commerce platforms and social media on a continuous basis. So far, KVIC already removed 2487 links from Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, WhatsApp, YouTube etc.
- KVIC is constantly opposing the applications for registration of Trade Marks filed by third parties with the word ‘KHADI’ as part of their Trade Mark. So far, KVIC filed 162 oppositions.
- KVIC is also filing rectification applications before the Trade Mark Authorities for cancellation of the Trade Marks of the third parties already registered, which contains the word “KHADI” as part of its Trade Mark. So far, KVIC already filed 43 rectification applications.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets the people on Janmashtami
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami.
Following is the full text of his message -
“I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami.
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is worshipped as Lord Vishnu's eighth incarnation. Lord Krishna's eternal message, as expounded in the Bhagwad Gita, to discharge our duties with sincerity and without attachment to the outcomes, has been a source of inspiration for all of mankind.
On this auspicious day, let us all resolve to perform our duties with utmost sincerity and to walk the path of righteousness.
While Janmashtami is usually celebrated across the country with great traditional fervour, we need to be cautious this year in light of the pandemic and celebrate the festival in a modest manner, strictly adhering to COVID-appropriate behaviour. May this Janmashtami bring peace, harmony and prosperity in our country.”
Following is the Hindi version of the message -
“जन्माष्टमी के पावन अवसर पर मैं अपने देशवासियों को हार्दिक बधाई और शुभकामनाएं देता हूं।
जन्माष्टमी भगवान कृष्ण, जो भगवान विष्णु के आठवें अवतार के रूप में पूज्य हैं, के जन्म दिवस पर मनाया जाता है। श्रीमद् भगवद् गीता में भगवान कृष्ण द्वारा विस्तार से परिणामों से निस्पृह निष्काम भाव से आस्थापूर्वक कर्म करने का शाश्वत संदेश संपूर्ण मानवता के लिए प्रेरणा रहा है।
इस पावन दिवस पर हम सभी पूरी निष्ठा के साथ अपने कर्त्तव्यों का निर्वहन करने और सच्चाई के मार्ग पर चलने का संकल्प लें।
जन्माष्टमी को प्राय: पूरे देश में पारंपरिक हर्षोल्लास से मनाया जाता है, इस वर्ष वैश्विक महामारी को देखते हुए, हमसे अपेक्षित है कि इस त्यौहार को पारंपरिक श्रद्धा और सादगी से मनाते हुए कोविड संबंधी हर सावधानी का कड़ाई से पालन करें। जन्माष्टमी का यह पर्व हमारे देश में शांति, सौहार्द और समृद्धि लेकर आए।”
Prime Minister's Office
PM chairs 38th PRAGATI Meeting
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today chaired the 38th PRAGATI meeting, the ICT based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments.
In the meeting, eight projects were reviewed. Four of these projects were from the Ministry of Railways, two from the Ministry of Power and one each from Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and Ministry of Civil Aviation. Having a cumulative cost of around Rs 50,000 crore, the projects pertain to seven states viz. Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Haryana.
In the previous 37 PRAGATI meetings, 297 projects having a total cost of Rs. 14.39 lakh crore have been reviewed.
PIB Headquarters
Applications are invited for grant of Financial Assistance for education to the children of Beedi/Lime Stone & Dolomite Mines/Cine workers
According to a Press Release issued by P.L.Rajendran, Welfare Commissioner Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry
Online applications are invited for grant of Financial Assistance for education to the children of Beedi/Lime Stone & Dolomite Mines/Cine workers for the year 2019-20, studying in Class I to Professional Degree ranging from Rs.250/- to Rs.15,000/- depending upon class, the student is studying/ Course the student is pursuing. Applications may be submitted through online in National Scholarship Portal: www.scholarships.gov.inwith effect from 15/07/2019 for grant of financial assistance to Scholarship. Every student must have individual Savings Bank Account in any Nationalized/Scheduled Bank having Core banking System  and National Electronic Fund Transfer  facilities.
Applicants with Aadhar card and Savings Bank Account linked with Aadhar number only will be considered for the grant of Financial Assistance. Applicants must give consent online for use of Aadhar number for availing the benefits under the Scholarship Scheme.Active contribution of the Head of Educational Institutions is requested to carry out this benevolent task. They are to register their school/ College in National Scholarship portal: www.scholarships.gov.in, viewthe guidelines, scrutinise the applications submitted by the students, approve it and submit it online through their registered id.Unless the Institution verifies the online application received in their login id and submits the application for the next level of verification the application of beneficiaries cannot be further processed for the grant of scholarship.
Last date to submit applicationthrough onlineis31/10/2019. For further clarifications and assistance please contact:Office of Welfare Commissioner , Labour Welfare Organisation, 8-2A, St. Thomas Road, High Ground, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli-627011. Email:scholarship201718tvl[at]gmail[dot]com Contact No: 04622578266
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
No projections made by Central Team about spike in Covid cases in Mumbai
Centre working in collaboration with State Government
News reports have been published that the Inter Ministerial Central Team , during its visit to Mumbai has projected Corona virus cases in the city to reach 42,604 by April 30th and 6.5 lakh by mid May.
It is clarified that no such projections have been made by the IMCT. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai has also issued a statement saying no such projections were put forward by the Central Team during their meetings with the Municipal Commissioner or any other senior official of the Municipal authority.
As can be seen from the projections, it appears to be based on a hypothetical mathematical model calculated at a doubling rate of 3.8 days. The current doubling rate in Mumbai has increased to 7.1 days. Maharashtra Health Minister Shri Rajesh Tope has also stated that the state government has increased surveillance, screening, testing and treatment in a bid to arrest the Covid 19 outbreak and cited the encouraging results emanating from Worli -Koliwada containment zone.
Centre working in collaboration with State Government
Replying to a question about Covid cases in Mumbai during the 4 p.m briefing at the National Media Centre, New Delhi today, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare spokesperson Luv Agarwal stated that besides the Rapid Response Team, two other Central teams are currently working with the Government of Maharashtra. He said in a collaborative effort with the state government, preparatory activities are drawn up taking into account best case scenario, average and worst case scenarios. Centre has already asked the state government to augment institutional quarantine facilities in dense slum pockets and also ramp up its contact tracing programme in slum areas.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Guidelines for Use and Disposal of Face Mask
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in its guidelines on rational use of personal protective equipment  has issued specifications and standards to be followed for Personal Protective Equipment including medical mask for use by healthcare workers and other front-line workers. These specifications are available in public domain through the website of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Government of India has also issued advisory & manual on use of homemade protective cover for face & mouth for use by general public.
From no indigenous manufacturer to begin with, 1100 indigenous manufacturers of PPE kits have been developed by the Government till date, most of them being from MSME sector. As per the current assessment, the production capacity of PPE coveralls is nearly 5 lakh per day with potential for additional capacity creation to meet demand.
Health is a State subject and States need to follow the detailed guidelines for bio-medical waste management as already issued.
Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued guidelines for handling, treatment and disposal of waste generated during treatment/diagnosis/ quarantine of COVID-19 patients both in facility based and home settings.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Calls for removing the silos and hierarchies in the functioning of bureaucracy
Interacts with Officer Trainees of the 94th Civil Services Foundation Course at Aarambh Conference in Kevadia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with 430 officer trainees of the 94th Civil Services Foundation Course jointly organized by the Department of Personnel and Training and the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie in Kevadia, Gujarat.
The Prime Minister was briefed on Aarambh  - the first of its kind week long unique comprehensive foundation course. In a lively interactive session, officer trainees gave presentations on 5 thematic areas namely Agriculture and Rural Empowerment, Health care reforms and policymaking; sustainable rural management techniques, inclusive urbanization and future of education.
The Prime Minister was also briefed on the highlights of the various sessions conducted on topical issues by World Bank Chairman Mr. David Malpass, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretary, scholars and analysts from the Institute of Future and University of Diversity.
In the interactive session which followed, PM noted that it was indeed praise-worthy that this course was being organized on 31st October, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who is considered the founding father of Indian Civil Services.
“The Indian Civil Service owes a lot to Sardar Patel. From here in Kevadia, where the ‘Statue of Unity’ is, may we all find inspiration and vigour to do something for our nation. Let us work towards making India a five trillion dollar economy” he said.
Prime Minister described the Aarambh Foundation course as a unique future centric one with the potential to bring about a paradigm shift in administration.
“This course, Aarambh, is nation-centric and future-centric. It will usher a paradigm shift in administration, whereby people stop working on silos. Instead, people work together and in a comprehensive manner”
Exhorting the trainees to change the way they look at things, he said sometimes change in terminology also helps in changing the perspective.
“Let’s change how we look at things. Even something like a changed terminology helps. Earlier, people would keep saying backward districts. Today we say- aspirational districts. Why should any posting be a punishment posting. Why not see it as an opportunity posting”
While appreciating the commitment shown by the officer trainees and their new ideas, Prime Minister expressed hope that the exposure provided by this unique training course on global best practices and technologies, will prove to be beneficial in their careers ahead in policy making and public administration.
He said that they should strive to remove silos and hierarchies in the system. “The presence of silos and hierarchy doesn’t help our system. Whoever we are, wherever we are, we have to work together for the nation”
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Special Service and Features
Concluding ceremony of 'Vanijya Saptah - Trade and Commerce Week' tomorrow at Chennai
MoS Dr L Murugan to be the Chief Guest at the ceremony.
As a part of the celebrations to commemorate India’s 75 years of Independence , the Government of India through the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and the various Export Promotion Councils organized the Trade and Commerce Week  in various states and Union Territories as a part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of India’s independence, with focus on economic growth, especially promotion of exports from India.
In Tamil Nadu, theGovernment of India, along with the State Government of Tamil Nadu organized the ‘Trade and Commerce Week’  from 20.09.2021 to 26.09.2021. The weeklong programme included a state level program in Chennai on the 22nd of September and District level programmes in the form of Exporters’ Conclavesin the districts across Tamil Nadu. TheHon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadulaunched the Tamil Nadu Export promotion Strategyand an exhibitions-cum-conclave was held in Chennai. Further, Exporters Conclaves were held in most of the districts in Tamil Nadu, and it was conducted at a mega scale in the districts of Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Krishnagiri, Madurai and Thoothukudi, where the exporting community was immensely benefitted.
To conclude the week long celebrations and events, a Concluding Ceremony will be held in Chennai on 26-09-2021 at 12.00 noon in theCTS, Auditorium, MEPZ-SEZ, Tambaram.Dr.L. Murugan,Hon’ble Minister of State in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and in the Ministry for Information and Broadcasting, Government of Indiawill be the Chief Guest on the Occasion and will address the gathering. The Vanijya Saptah will be wrapped-up in the state with an overview of the week long celebrations in Tamil Nadu. The program will also include speeches by eminent exporters, leaders of Export Promotion Councils and Industry Associations and a presentation on the “Districts as Export Hubs” initiative of the Government of India.